During the HIMSS 19 conference in Orlando last week, the heads of the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology and the CMS took extraordinary steps by discussing the content of two...
The Three-Day SNF Rule: A Legislative and Regulatory Analysis
The ambiguities of Medicare regulations often create conundrums for case managers and physician advisors as we try to advocate for our patients while remaining compliant.
Coders are often confused regarding when they should code co-morbid chronic conditions and when they should not. This leads to inaccurate coding of levels, or sometimes missing out on the opportunity of stressing each patient’s true...
HHS Releases Alternative Payment Model for Ambulance Providers
HHS and the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) recently announced a new alternative payment model for ambulance providers that aims to improve Medicare emergency transport services.
Medicine has commonly been considered one of the most altruistic professions. From long years spent in training to long hours spent caring for others and the perpetual drive to heal those who are hurt and comfort those...
